Beriberi (Thiamine Deficiency) and High Infant Mortality in Northern Laos

BACKGROUND: Infantile beriberi (thiamine deficiency) occurs mainly in infants breastfed by mothers with inadequate intake of thiamine, typically among vulnerable populations. We describe possible and probable cases of infantile thiamine deficiency in northern Laos. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Th...

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Autores principales: Barennes, Hubert, Sengkhamyong, Khouanheuan, René, Jean Pascal, Phimmasane, Maniphet
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4363666/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25781926
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003581

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